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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 442.03 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 442.03 and 182.32 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 442.03 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/442.03 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 442.03 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 80,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,589.16/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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